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@PhilIpZ20201

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English expat in Greece

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Lives in Athens, Attica

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Registration: 13 December 2020

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Phaedrus157

FIP Visa Tax Rate by Phaedrus157

Dear Greece Forum Members,We are seeking very specific information. We are retired couple who want to live in Greece but are not ready to commit to the $400K property requirement for the Golden Visa. We would like to obtain the FIP Visa. We have ...

PhilIpZ20201

I used a tax specialist in Thesaaloniki that I trusted and they delivered - pls get in touch if you want more to share their details - good luck ? Read More

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last month
Phaedrus157

FIP Visa Tax Rate by Phaedrus157

Dear Greece Forum Members,We are seeking very specific information. We are retired couple who want to live in Greece but are not ready to commit to the $400K property requirement for the Golden Visa. We would like to obtain the FIP Visa. We have ...

PhilIpZ20201

3mths I meant Read More

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last month
Phaedrus157

FIP Visa Tax Rate by Phaedrus157

Dear Greece Forum Members,We are seeking very specific information. We are retired couple who want to live in Greece but are not ready to commit to the $400K property requirement for the Golden Visa. We would like to obtain the FIP Visa. We have ...

PhilIpZ20201

The 7% rate refers to the so called 5b programif you move your tax residency to greece permanently if you can prove you have a pension income the process is not so difficult and will take about 3mths and cost something like €5,000 euros i am ... Read More

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2 months ago
Arielt11

Greek taxes on dividends form shares (not from company) by Arielt11

Hello.I'm considering to move to Greece with the following plan;1. Sell our property- assume we get 2M$ 2 Invest in high dividen US shares/ ETFs - we can get about 5-7%. This will yield about 7.5K$ a month. Question - is this amount count for ...

PhilIpZ20201

It all depends on your residency status will you be a resident under a golden visa program will you be a non-domotherpls consult a competent Greek Tax accountant the one I used was called Tax Art in Thesaaloniki good luck Read More

PhilIpZ20201 replied to a thread
5 months ago
Julien

New members of the Greece forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Greece forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

PhilIpZ20201

@layneleeannhi happy to help as relocated from the uk to greece and also renovated a property / also speak Greek / just reach out or provide contact details / good luck :-) Read More

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5 months ago
ENP

Buying UK car in Greece to drive back by ENP

Hi everyone,I am a post-grad student in Edinburgh holding dual citizenship (UK and Greek). I recently received an offer from a family friend to buy their UK registered car and drive it from Greece to the UK as it needs to be back by around ...

PhilIpZ20201

@ENPif its a uk registered car then transferring it ik the uk is non-problem if the paperwork is in order - you nees a temporary insutance cover snd probably greek transfwr plates for a month / talk to a specialist imoort / exporter for more ... Read More

PhilIpZ20201 replied to a thread
6 months ago
ocean55

Greece Golden Visa by ocean55

Hi:My husband and I have been doing research and have emailed a few attorneys (but waiting for replies). We are interested in purchasing a home in Greece and follow the steps to obtain the Golden Visa.We are US citizens and "would like to know if ...

PhilIpZ20201

@sedghamizatefehi used this firmin Thessaloniki https://www.tsiatsioslawfirm.gr/partner i used is called Thodori (you can say I recommended them as i know themwell Very professional good luck! Read More

PhilIpZ20201 replied to a thread
7 months ago
ipolishchuk

Alternative 7% taxation for the retirees by ipolishchuk

Hello fellow expats. I'm interested in moving to Greece and in the 7% taxation program.Does anybody know if I can be considered an eligible retiree if I come to Greece on Golden Visa and live of savings and passive income ( interest, dividends, ...

PhilIpZ20201

@Pam Wilkinsonthis may be the case but this is an exception - probably due to:l any one of:your application being made through someone who has the right connections an applicant who has the right, detailed and explanatory documents from a ... Read More

PhilIpZ20201 replied to a thread
9 months ago
samperithia

cost of importing a car by samperithia

Hi all, we are moving to Corfu in the near future but due to the pandemic our travel plans need to change. As we are bringing a large dog we can only use certain airlines/planes and we are near Leeds so an extra drive to London would not be good ...

PhilIpZ20201

If this is a uk registered car and is not eurocap6 or kater forget it - you are being fooled Read More

PhilIpZ20201 replied to a thread
9 months ago
adfortisaduivat

Engineer for National Cadaster by adfortisaduivat

HiI am hoping that someone here can help me. My husband and 1 purchased our property in 1998 near Kalives. I understand I now need to register ownership of the property. with the National Caster of Greece. This has come about due to the death of ...

PhilIpZ20201

@adfortisaduivatpiece of advice….if you find a professional you are happy with and can trust in Greece…always ask him / her to recommend other professionals you may need…they will all make money but actually do a good job as ... Read More

PhilIpZ20201 replied to a thread
10 months ago
GuestPoster70

Tax and residency confusion.. Help please by GuestPoster70

Hi, I just got my D class visa (financially independent person) and I'm a little confused about the next step.I'm coming to Greece initially for a long holiday (12 months) Staying in a Studio apt for 1 year. Before I decide if I'll actually retire ...

PhilIpZ20201

Your message is confusingKos is in greeceyou pay Greek taxes if you become resident but can claim back taxes paid abroad You need to find a competent and trusted accountant and lawyer / embassies are useless greece is like the wild west - do as much ... Read More

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10 months ago
ipolishchuk

Alternative 7% taxation for the retirees by ipolishchuk

Hello fellow expats. I'm interested in moving to Greece and in the 7% taxation program.Does anybody know if I can be considered an eligible retiree if I come to Greece on Golden Visa and live of savings and passive income ( interest, dividends, ...

PhilIpZ20201

@ipolishchukNo you cannot Read the online details to avoid confusionthe online requirements and conditions are clearpls do your homework! Read More

PhilIpZ20201 replied to a thread
10 months ago
cgsb71

Retirement in Greece (Crete ?) by cgsb71

Hello, I am a French pensioner over 75 years old. I currently live in Portugal where I have the status of "non-habitual resident". I will no longer benefit from this status from the end of 2023. I am then planning to move to Greece from ...

PhilIpZ20201

Not sure if you are aware of so called law 5b pensioners moving to Greece pay a flat 7% tax for upto 15 years on any and all income basic requirementsnot tax resident of Greece 5 out of six prior yearsmove tax residency to Greecelive in country for ... Read More

PhilIpZ20201 replied to a thread
11 months ago
marloesoffringa

Old cartoon on Greek television by marloesoffringa

Hello,I am searching for the name of an old cartoon that was on Greek tv in the 90’s. I’m looking for this because a friend of mine who is from Greece has been searching for her whole adult life to find the tv series that she saw as a ...

PhilIpZ20201

@marloesoffringahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karagiozisperhaps ? Read More

PhilIpZ20201 replied to a thread
11 months ago
ApprentiExpat

How I bought a holiday home in Greece - My feedback and procedure. by ApprentiExpat

Hello! Here's my feedback on how i bought my holiday home in Greece. I tried to as complete as possible.A) Choosing the region: this is above all a matter of taste, desires, feelings and personal objectives. In my case, it was out of the question to ...

PhilIpZ20201

@ApprentiExpatalso check the utility bills have all been paid before you agree a sale - strangely the water bill remains registered with the property (and not the owner as is the case for all other bills) - says someone who was left with an ... Read More